SIGNIFICANCE OF CULTURE STUDIES IN ENGLISH LITERATURE
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https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v3.i2.2022.2145Keywords:
Cultural Studies, English Literature, Identity, Representation, Power, Gender, Race, Postcolonialism, Cultural Theory, Literary CriticismAbstract [English]
The field of cultural studies has significantly influenced English literature, offering a multifaceted lens through which literary texts are examined and understood in their cultural, historical, and social contexts. This study explores the significance of cultural studies in English literature, focusing on its contributions to understanding identity, power structures, representation, race, gender, and the intersections of various socio-political influences on literary production. By analyzing literature through the frameworks of cultural studies, this research aims to highlight how texts both shape and are shaped by the cultures from which they emerge. The study discusses the evolution of cultural studies, its current trends, and the implications for future research in literary studies.
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